The value of interferon (IFN)-γ blood tests in diagnosis of tuberculosis

P. Kapisyzi, E. Grabocka, E. Petrela, J. Bukli, J. Gjirazi (Tirana, Albania; Tirana, Andorra)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Gamma-interferon-based tests to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease
Session: Gamma-interferon-based tests to diagnose tuberculosis infection and disease
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 256
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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